APRIL 2026: Monthly Celebrations and Key Observances

Celebrate Diversity Month
This observance was initiated in 2004 to mark a day to recognize and honor the diversity in the world around us. 

Autism Awareness Month
This observance is celebrated every April to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and dispel myths about autism.

April 1
Iran: Islamic Republic Day
In 1979, the people of Iran voted to become an Islamic Republic. 

April 2
World: World Autism Awareness Day, recognized by the United Nations.
Jewish: Passover begins the evening of April 2 and continues through the 9th; commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. 

April 3
Christian: Good Friday, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death on the cross at Calvary.

April 5
Christian: Easter Sunday, celebrates the resurrection of Christ after he was crucified on the cross and died in Jerusalem. 

April 6
United States: National Public Health Week, recognizes the contributions of public health officials and highlights issues important to public health

April 7
Rwanda: Genocide Memorial Day, begins an official week of mourning to commemorate the Rwanda Genocide in 1994.

April 14
Cambodia: Cambodian New Year marks the end of the harvest season.

April 22
United States: Administrative Professionals Day, part of Administrative Professionals Week that recognizes the more than 22 million administrative and office support professionals working in the United States.

April 24
Armenia: Genocide Memorial Day, commemorates the massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Turks in 1915-1916. People of Armenian descent living in the United States are the descendants of the survivors of this genocide.  

Source: Belonging Calendar 365